{
  "id": 2711121,
  "title": "Startups, sustainability, style: Gifts World Expo Bengaluru kicks off 6th edition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/startups-sustainability-style-gifts-world-expo-bengaluru-kicks-off",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-23T02:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "YourStory",
    "slug": "yourstory",
    "url": "https://yourstory.com/2026/08/startups-sustainability-style-gifts-world-expo-photography"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 6th edition of Gifts World Expo Bengaluru has commenced at Tripura Vasini, Palace Grounds in Bengaluru. Organized by MEX Exhibitions and Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings, the three-day event brings together over 250 exhibitors, 1,000 brands, and 8,000 products. MEX’s Director Himani Gulati highlights the diverse and evolving gifting landscape in South India, stating that the event caters to strong corporate, retail, hospitality, and residential markets. A distinctive feature of this year's expo is the Startup and Innovation Hub, which showcases emerging businesses and innovative products, facilitating connections with potential buyers, distributors, and industry leaders.",
  "summary": "In this photo essay, we showcase highlights from an industry-leading exhibition at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}